NGSS? Scientific Practices? Are They Just Latest Educational Buzzwords? No. They are for Real and are Profoundly Impacting Science Education!

Science teachers are accustomed to the ideas of inquiry, the nature of science, and content knowledge. However, the Next Generation of Science Standards (NGSS) uses the term "practices of science" as a covering term for these more familiar ideas. Given the long-standing promotion of inquiry instruction in the science education community, there is some confusion as to why the NGSS now focuses on the "practices of science." It will be important for teachers to understand the difference between these terms as well as how inquiry is incorporated under the idea of the practices of science.

NGSS? Scientific practices? Are these just the latest educational buzzwords? No. They are for real and are profoundly impacting science education.

This session with expert Dr. Bill Cobern, will provide you with the information about the Next Generation of Science Standards (NGSS) and help you understand the relationship between traditional inquiry instruction and practice of science of NGSS as well as helping you prepare for NGSS.

How to distinguish the concept of inquiry instruction from the concept of scientific inquiry. Is the difference important?

Whether there a role for direct instruction within the new NGSS. Is direct instruction really evil?

How to make NGSS work.

This webinar will help you understand:

Over the next few years it will become increasingly important for educators to have some understanding of NGSS. Even in districts or states where NGSS is not formally adopted, knowledge about NGSS is important because the entire science education community is being profoundly influenced by NGSS. This webinar will provide important information on a key element of NGSS: the practices of science. To effectively use the NGSS, or even to understand it, it is critical for educators to understand the relationship between the traditional concept of inquiry science teaching and the NGSS practices of science.

Who should attend

Elementary school teachers

Middle school and high school science teachers

K-12 administrators

Home school teachers

STEM teachers (all grades)

Technology directors

Educators at all levels, but especially those involved in K-12 education

About Our Speaker(s)

Dr. Bill Cobern Dr. Cobern began his academic career as an undergraduate student in biology and chemistry at the University of California, San Diego. He later taught high school science for several years and at the same time completed a Master's degree program involving biology, anthropology, and education graduate courses. Dr. Cobern... More info

Subject:You might be interested in this event from AudioSolutionzEvent Title:Issues Regarding Use of "Inquiry" vs. "Practices" for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): Best Advice on Using the IdeasPresenter(s):Dr. Bill Cobern